Discover Which WWW Pens and Projects You Can Make, Even If You Only Have a 3/8″ Drill Bit!
Whether you are just starting to explore the world of penturning or are a seasoned maker, we’re pretty confident that you have a 3/8″ drill bit laying around your shop.
Our loyal customers know that many of William Wood-Write’s most popular pen kits use a 3/8″ drill bit, like the Corporate and Executive Pen Kits, but did you know that we have over 30 different pen, pencil and project kits that require only a 3/8″ drill bit?
Keep reading to discover every single pen, pencil and project kit from William Wood-Write that you can make, with the 3/8″ drill bit in your toolbox!
Pen and Pencil Kits That Use a 3/8″ Drill Bit
Bird Pen Kit
The Bird Pen Kit Makes an excellent gift for any bird lover.
The finial on this ballpoint twist pen depicts three small eggs that are set inside an intricately casted bird’s nest, and the top barrel features a scene of branches and birds, beautifully filigreed in intricate detail. Finally, the pen clip is a flock of birds flying towards the nest on top!
Not only does this pen tell a story in it’s design, but it also includes a high-quality twist mechanism to ensure quality penmanship and is available in Gold, Satin Gun Metal, Antique Brass and Chrome.
Bolt Action Pen and Pencil Kit
This completely original and irresistibly fun Bolt Action Pen and it’s matching Bolt Action Pencil Kit will be hard for any hunting or target-shooting enthusiast to put down.
The realistic bolt-action handle smoothly advances and retracts to securely lock the refill in place, leaving you with a pen or pencil that is both a statement piece as well as an exceptional writing utensil.
The Bolt Action Pen and Pencil kits are available in a variety of platings including Gold, Chrome, Gun Metal, Antique Brass, Antique Pewter and Black Enamel and feature a decorative rifle for a clip, making it the perfect pen to gift to the hunter in your life!
We also offer the Deer Head Bolt Action Pen Kit, for those looking for something a little more obvious, with a sculpted deer head clip and hunting-themed engravings on the barrel.
Celtic Pen Kit
The Celtic Pen Kit is the perfect pen kit for any proud Irishman, as it features intricate Celtic Knot scrollwork on the tip, clip and cap, as well as an emerald-coloured cabochon on the end cap.
The Celtic Pen Kit is an easy-to-assemble single barrel pen kit available in multiple platings including: Gold, Antique Brass and Antique Pewter.
Shown here in Antique Brass with an Acrylic Pen Blank in Mulberry, this stunning pen kit is the perfect combination of beauty and function.
Clip Bolt Action Pen Kit
The Clip Bolt Action Pen kit is similar to the Bolt Action Pen and Pencil, as they all contain realistic bolt-action mechanisms, but has its own unique look and feel. Pictured here in Aluminum paired with Stabilized Buckeye Burl in Green, The Clip Bolt Action Pen provides an ergonomic writing experience as well as a visual treat!
The Clip Bolt Action pen is made of high-quality materials, including a solid brass or aluminum body, and is available in both a black and green oxide finishes. Finally, a chrome-plated clip that provides a secure grip on pockets or notepads completes this sleek and efficient pen kit!
Corporate Pen Kit
A very popular pen kit amongst Wood-Write customers, the Corporate Pen Kit is a ballpoint pen kit containing a slightly flared end cap and sleek, streamlined nib.
While the Corporate Pen Kit is known and loved for its soft, elegant appearance, the trusty twist mechanism included in the Corporate Pen Kit makes for an easy, enjoyable writing experience.
The Corporate Pen Kit is available in Gold, Chrome and Gun Metal and, best of all, the only drill bit you need to make this pen is a 3/8″!
Curtis Pen Kit
Included in our recently released line of Dayacom pen kits is the Curtis Twist Ballpoint Pen Kit; a simple yet elegant single-barrel pen kit, perfect for everyday use!
Available in both Chrome and Gold, the Curtis pen has a sleek, streamlined appearance and provides a smooth, comfortable writing experience thanks to the included Parker-style ink refill.
Diva Pen Kit
If you’re looking for something with a little more sparkle, the Diva Pen Kit is the kit for you!
The Diva ballpoint pen features genuine Swarovski crystals on the cap band and an attractive Swarovski crystal charm suspended off the cap end, sure to compliment any blank you may pair it with!
We offer the Diva pen kit in a variety of styles that differ in the colour of the crystal, including: Diva Pen Kit with Clear Crystal, Blue Crystal, Purple Crystal or Red Crystal.
Designed with women in mind, the Diva pen kit is both ergonomic and visually striking, making it an ideal everyday carry for anyone who likes a little bit of sparkle!
Dragon Twist Pen Kit
Another favourite amongst Wood-Write customers is the Dragon Twist Ballpoint pen kit.
This dramatically sculpted pen is definitely a statement piece, with it’s clip featuring a crouching Chinese dragon and it’s band showing a dragon’s claw grasping the centre! The finishing touch that is sure to draw attention, is a nib and end cap coated in armoured dragon scales.
Available in Antique Pewter and Antique Brass, this fantastical pen kit will impress anyone you may gift or sell it to!
Executive Pen Kit
If you’re on the hunt for something sleek, streamlined and efficient, the Executive Pen Kit may just be the pen kit for you.
The slightly flared end cap, single tube and straight-cut styling of the Executive pen kit make it the perfect everyday carry or professional gift for a boss or co-worker.
Available in Gold, Chrome, Gun Metal, Black Titanium and Black Enamel, the Executive pen is sure to draw attention while not breaking the bank.
Fly Fishing Pen Kit
The Fly Fishing Pen Kit is an excellent gift for the fishermen or fisherwomen in your life!
The end cap features a traditional open spooled fly fishing reel with detailed fly line on the spool, and below the reel is a cast, engraved trout that is caught and fighting in the fly line. The pen clip is a fly fishing rod that you can align below the trout to replicate the trout fighting in the line and capture the feel of the fight as you reel the trout in.
Finally, the pen tip features a beautiful 360-degree outdoors scene of a lone fisherman casting his line in front of an intricately detailed mountain backdrop. Available in Antique Pewter and Antique Brass.
Gear Shift Pen Kit
Inspired by the bolt action pen mechanism, the Gear Shift Pen is the ideal gift to make for any car enthusiast.
The mechanism design is based off of a 5-speed H-Pattern shifter and can be shifted, just like the real thing. The cap features a car tire pattern with a true to life tread and hubcap, and the nib features the same tread. You’ll also see an industrialized crowbar clip attached to the body with two small screws to round out the design.
The Gear Shift Pen Kit is available in the following platings: Chrome, Antique Brass and Antique Pewter.
Honeycomb Pen Kit
Attention All Beekeepers: The Honeycomb Pen kit is another Wood-Write favourite that only requires a ⅜” drill bit!
Available in the combinations Gold/Black or Gold/Chrome, the clip and centre-band on the Honeycomb ballpoint twist pen feature intricate honeycomb patterning that, especially when paired with our Bumble Acrylic Blank, creates the ultimate talking piece for the bug-lover in your life!
Majestic Squire Pen Kit
For those searching for a truly magnificent, high-class pen, the Majestic Squire Pen kit may be the pen kit for you!
The clip of each Majestic Squire pen contains an authentic Swarovski crystal, and the centre-band features an intricately engraved pattern within the plating.
The Majestic Squire pen is available in the following plating combinations, allowing you to find the perfect complimentary plating for any pen blank you may have in mind: Gold/Black Titanium and Gold/Chrome.
Mechanical Pencil Kit (2mm)
An extremely popular pencil kit amongst Wood-Write customers is the 2mm Mechanical Pencil kit, available in Chrome, Antique Brass and Antique Pewter.
Our Mechanical Pencil kit is designed to look just like a traditional #2 pencil, only it’s actually a mechanical pencil! The heavy duty 2 mm lead lets you draw, write, mark or draft with comfort and ease.
Each mechanical pencil kit includes a large push button eraser on the end and even has a pencil sharpener inside the eraser housing.
Nautical Pen Kit
The Nautical Pen Kit is another popular pen kit that only requires a ⅜” drill bit!
The Nautical Pen, available in Antique Brass and Antique Pewter, encompasses the romance and adventure of sailing in an old wooden ship, with a captivating carving of a grand tall ship on its nib, while its end cap features a captain’s wheel and compass.
Encircling the anchor-shaped clip is nautical rope embellishment, serving as the perfect finishing touch on this single barrel ballpoint twist pen kit.
Nouveau Sceptre Pen Kit
For those looking for a higher-end, upgraded pen kit, The Nouveau Sceptre Pen Kit is a stunning ballpoint twist that features custom casted 3D Art Nouveau design components, premium platings and – best of all – only requires a ⅜” drill bit to make!
The elegant, soft design of the Nouveau Sceptre, especially when paired with any of our high-quality pen blanks, is sure to draw attention.
The Nouveau Sceptre Ballpoint Twist Pen kit is available in the following plating combinations: Gun Metal and Gold, Chrome and Titanium Gold, and Gold and Chrome.
Phoenix Rising Pen Kit
Another heavy hitter amongst Wood-Write pen kits requiring a ⅜” drill bit is the Phoenix Rising Pen Kit.
Available in both Antique Brass and Antique Pewter, this single barrel ballpoint twist pen is dedicated entirely to the beauty of the Phoenix. Traditionally, the Phoenix builds a nest of twigs in which it perishes, only to be rebirthed from within the ashes.
This pen kit captures the journey of the Phoenix beautifully, with a flame engraved on the nib, its tail rendered on the clip, and amber crystals on the clip and end cap.
Police Pen Kit
Law Enforcement Officers are our protectors, and for that they deserve some praise! Say “I appreciate you” to the Police Officer in your life with the Police Pen Kit!
With “Serve and Protect” engraved on the centreband and a striking mini police badge on the clip, this Police-themed ballpoint click pen kit is sure to touch the heart of anyone on the police force and let them know that they are appreciated in a personal, special way.
Professional Twist Pen Kit
Recently introduced to William Wood-Write, the Professional Twist Pen Kit is another increasingly popular pen kit that requires only a ⅜” drill bit!
The oversized nib gives the pen a great feel and makes it comfortable to write with, while the two-tone finishing on the tip and back-end bands gives the pen a layered, exquisite look.
The Professional Twist ballpoint pen kit is available in Gold, Chrome and Gunmetal, giving you plenty of combinations to create.
Raw Pen Kit
Those looking for a more simplified, basic pen kit that only uses a ⅜” drill bit, check out the Raw Fountain and Rollerball pen kits.
This back-to-basics pen features a light weight design (2 oz.), smooth threads, machined in solid metal, and smooth writing characteristics to culminate a superior writing experience!
The Raw Pen Kit is available in both Rollerball and Fountain versions, in the following platings:
Raw C3604 Brass (Rollerball, Fountain)
Raw 6061-T6 Machined Aluminum (Rollerball, Fountain)
Raw 303 Stainless Steel (Rollerball, Fountain).
Rollester Pen Kit
Simple and practical, the Rollester Pen Kit features a slim, easy to hold profile and a metal snap cap that protects the pen tip and conveniently posts while you write.
Easy to make Rollerball with a single tube is a pen kit ideal for beginners and seasoned woodturners alike! The Rollester Pen kit is revered for having a high-quality performance rollerball ink refill while still costing a lot less than the average rollerball pen!
We offer the Rollester Pen Kit in the following platings for your choosing: Gold, Chrome, and Gunmetal.
Steampunk Pen Kit
For those who enjoy a less traditional writing experience, the Steampunk Bolt Action Pen Kit may just catch your eye.
This pen is straight out of Victorian Science Fiction, exemplifying the fusing of old and new that is the signature Steampunk style: Flat head screws, riveted design patterns, replica Gattling gun barrels, a Bolt Action mechanism plus the following combinations of industrialized Antique copper, pewter and brass finishes:
Antique Brass & Antique Copper
Antique Copper & Antique Brass
Antique Pewter & Antique Copper
Steampunk is a timeless style that has gained popularity over the last decade, so join in the fun and add the Steampunk Pen Kit to your collection today!
Stratus Pen Kit
The Stratus click pen kit is known for it’s modern, sleek design and is available in a range of finishes including chrome, gunmetal, and gold!
Vertex Click Pen and Pencil Kits
The Vertex Click Pen, and its matching Vertex Click Pencil, are two more Wood-Write kits that require only a 3/8″ Drill Bit to make.
The Vertex Click Pen and The Vertex Click Pencil have refined hexagonal nuts and a 3” long single tube body, resulting in a sleek and unique final product. The quiet, smooth-acting click mechanisms included in both the Vertex Click Pen and Pencil Kit make this set both visually attractive and functional.
The Vertex pencil is available in both Chrome and Gunmetal platings, and the Vertex Click Pen is available in the following platings: Gold, Chrome, Gunmetal, Antique Brass, and Black Enamel.
Victorian Pen Kit
This Victorian pen kit encompasses the royalty and elegance of the Victorian Era through its intricate patterns and is available in Gold, Antique Brass and Antique Pewter!
The clip, nib and end cap feature decorative motifs including scrolling foliage, garlands and flowers, while the center bands feature a stylized acanthus leaf design further showcasing inspiration from the natural world.
Even Victoria herself would be proud to use this pen!
Project Kits That Use a 3/8″ Drill Bit
Fire Starter Flint Kit
A great gift for hunters, fishermen, backpacker and campers alike is the Fire Starter Flint Project Kit!
Featuring a 3/8″ dia. x 3″ long flint rod, metal striker, lanyard with end clip and ferrule, the Fire Starter Flint is a great project kit for those who are used to making smaller kits like rings and pens, and is easy to turn between centers.
To use, just gather some kindling and strike the flint rod with the metal striker to start your fire! The Fire Starter Flint works in both wet and dry conditions and will last for over 50,000 strikes.
Smart Phone Stand and Stylus Kit
For the tech-head in your life, nothing will be more loved and used than a hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind Smart Phone Stand and Stylus!
Our Smart Phone Stand Kit provides an easy, hands-free way to hold your smartphone in place while watching on scrolling on your Smartphone, and is available in Gold, Chrome and Gunmetal!
One of the special features of this kit is that the end of the smart phone stand is actually a stylus tool that can be used with anything with an interactive touch screen. The stylus tip is surrounded by plastic rather than metal to protect your screen from scratching during use.
Double Seam Ripper Kit
Whether you’re a seamstress yourself or are trying to convince your significant other to hem your favourite pair of pants, our Double Seam Ripper Kit is a must-have project kit that requires only a 3/8″ drill bit!
This tool includes a small blade on one end and a large blade on the other end, which both easily screw into the body of the seam ripper for safe storage. Whether you prefer Chrome or Satin Gold, we’re confidant that your handcrafted Double Seam Ripper Kit will impress!
